Category Archives: Reform

As Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development my team and I contributed to the submission to the draft National Planning Framework by the Department. This submission shares some of the themes of that submission but is being made from the point of view of TD for Galway West and Mayo… Continue Reading

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has today (Thursday) welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will this month sign off on the environmental review which has delayed works on the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. Deputy Kyne raised… Continue Reading

I am delighted to speak on this very important Bill. On 22 May, Ireland made history as we became the first country in the world to extend in a direct vote the institution of marriage to all couples irrespective of gender. Very often, and particularly in the recent history of our country, political and social… Continue Reading

Ireland has become only the second country in the world to pass legislation standardising the packaging allowed for tobacco products. On Tuesday, 3rd March, the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill passed all stages in the Oireachtas. With the passing of the legislation, our country became only the second country in the world –… Continue Reading